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Emergency Medical Technology

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Have you always wanted a career helping others? Are you passionate about making a difference? An emergency medical services (EMS) certificate from San Jacinto College can prepare you for certification in a health care field that can lead to a career in EMS or other related fields. Each year in the US, about 240 million calls are made to 911 for emergency medical assistance, which means just about every minute someone urgently needs help, your help. If you qualify, next time you could be the one receiving a call for emergency help. Are you ready?

The San Jacinto College emergency medical technology program:

Combines classroom lectures and lab skills with real time clinical patient treatment experience in hospitals and on ambulances. EMS training at San Jacinto College utilizes modern classroom facilities and state-of-the-art skills laboratory equipment to prepare students to be competent and qualified emergency medical personnel;

Provides live hospital clinical and 911 ambulance (EMS) patient-care experiences to give students practical experience in the workplace during training. Students apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in real life patient treatment situations, supervised by experienced clinical faculty and preceptors; and

Is taught by faculty carefully selected based on their knowledge, teaching abilities, previous education, and EMS field experience. San Jacinto College EMS faculty are committed to student success by providing quality education and training. Many are well known and highly respected throughout the EMS community.

Accreditation

The San Jacinto College Emergency Medical Technician Program is accredited by:

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Why is this information important? Click here for a short video explaining the importance of accreditation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our program have numerous opportunities for employment and growth in their education. Although career placement as a certified EMT, Advanced EMT, or paramedic does not require the completion of an associate degree, students who do complete the degree have greater career opportunities and are eligible to become licensed paramedics by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Most graduates continue their careers in the EMS field and are employed by:

Public agencies such as municipal or county 911 EMS, fire departments, and police departments (SWAT Tactical Medics)

Earning Potential

Campuses

Central Campus North Campus

More Information

If you are interested in our program or just looking for information and need someone to contact please fill out our Program Information Request Form using the blue "Program Information Request Form" link below:

EMT PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS

All information sessions will be held in the Allied Health Building N-17.2010

DATE

LOCATION

MARCH 20, 2019 - 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

ALLIED HEALTH BLDG. N-17.2010

APRIL 3, 2019 - 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

ALLIED HEALTH BLDG. N-17.2010

APRIL 24, 2019 - 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

ALLIED HEALTH BLDG. N-17.2010

MAY 1, 2019 - 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

ALLIED HEALTH BLDG. N-17.2010

SUMMER SEMESTER MANDATORY ORIENTATION

All EMT students registered for courses (new and returning) MUST attend the session below:

DATE

LOCATION

MAY 29, 2019 - 12:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

ALLIED HEALTH BLDG. N-17.1079

The State of Texas and our EMS program require you provide a current (within 1 year) criminal background check and drug screen. Our program utilizes a third party vendor to obtain these records. You can order your background and drug screen at www.castlebranch.com using the package code SQ29. This package also includes review of all of your immunizations records (please see requirements below) and physical form. The package costs $86.00. Please purchase the account prior to the start of class.

Update Immunizations

All immunizations must be current and must not expire during the program.

Physical Examination

ALL EMT STUDENTS will be required to purchase the "Nav2 Premier Package" access code along with either the e-book or printed textbook package. The college bookstore has books available for you to purchase or you may purchase them at a vendor of your choice.

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The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu